Manitoba RCMP release statistics on COVID-19 enforcement

April 15, 2020
Winnipeg, Manitoba

News release

Between April 8 and April 13, 2020, the Manitoba RCMP received 64 calls related to COVID-19. The majority of the calls were reports of ten or more people gathering at a location and not respecting the orders in place under The Public Health Act.

Enforcement was not required for 46 of the calls as they either did not fall under the purview of the RCMP or were resolved through education and/or guidance given by responding officers.

In 18 instances, officers attended the location of the complaint and issued a verbal warning.

There were no fines issued or arrests made during this time period.

The RCMP would like to thank all Manitobans for their continued support and cooperation.

Manitobans living outside of Winnipeg are reminded not to call 911 for COVID-19 related issues. Reports of non-compliance can be made to the Manitoba Government Inquiry line at 204-945-3744.

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